A withdrawal is roughly defined as which?

A withdrawal is roughly defined as which?

• A. Refusal to allow the marks of inspection to be applied to products or processes
• B. Steps taken to control products or processes
• C. Interruption in the assignment of inspectors to an establishment
• D. The FSIS Administrator files a complaint to take away an establishment's Grant of Inspection

Answer: (D)

Withdrawal refers to the formal action of removing an establishment’s authority to operate under FSIS inspection. It means revoking the establishment’s Grant of Inspection, so the plant loses its legal right to process, label, or market products under FSIS inspection. This action is taken by the FSIS Administrator through a complaint and is based on findings that justify terminating the inspection status. It is a serious enforcement step, distinct from simply refusing to apply marks, implementing product/process controls, or temporarily interrupting inspector coverage.

Withdrawal refers to the formal action of removing an establishment’s authority to operate under FSIS inspection. It means revoking the establishment’s Grant of Inspection, so the plant loses its legal right to process, label, or market products under FSIS inspection. This action is taken by the FSIS Administrator through a complaint and is based on findings that justify terminating the inspection status. It is a serious enforcement step, distinct from simply refusing to apply marks, implementing product/process controls, or temporarily interrupting inspector coverage.